Wednesday
May152013

Year-Round Resident Intern Staff (August 2013-June 2014): Camp Stevens (Dioceses of Los Angeles & San Diego)

This internship is a unique opportunity for energetic and creative people who enjoy learning, growing and contributing to the whole camp operation. This includes socially conscious camp programs, physical property maintenance and intentional community living. Interns will serve ten months to two years, living and working on-site in the camp community. Read the Job Description, then start the application process by sending a cover letter and resume to Trevor Graham-Wilcox, Program Director:

If interested please send cover letter and resume to Program Director, Trevor Graham-Wilcox:

Mail: P.O. Box 2320, Julian, California 92036
Fax: (760) 765-0153

Monday
Apr292013

Program Intern - Gravatt Camp and Conference Center - Aiken, SC - Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Program Intern reports to the Program Director. Key responsibilities include facilitating challenge course programs, teaching environmental education, and leading canoe and archery. The Program intern also assists with management of the agricultural program (garden, chickens, beekeeping, composting, etc.), grounds and facility maintenance, group set-ups, customer service, and the planning and execution of special programs. The Program Intern may serve as a lifeguard. The Program Intern is also expected to serve as a guest host for the Conference Center on a rotating schedule and complete other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Program Director

Time commitment/ Schedule: Sept. 1st, 2013 – May 30th, 2014. Average 40 hours per week. Some evening and considerable weekend work required.

Applicant must be motivated, organized, polite, trustworthy, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with little or no supervision. Those with experience and/or certifications ropes course facilitation, canoeing, archery, and/or lifeguarding are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration: $400 per month + room and board.

To apply for either position, please send cover letter and resume to Intern Program, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, 1006 Camp Gravatt Road, Aiken, SC 29805 or email to development@bishopgravatt.org.

On the envelope or subject line, please indicate the internship for which you are applying.
www.bishopgravatt.org

Monday
Apr292013

Marketing, Development, and Camp Administration Intern - Gravatt Camp and Conference Center - Aiken, SC - Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Marketing, Development, and Camp Administration Intern assists in the day to day operations of the Gravatt marketing and development department as well as the seasonal tasks related to summer camp administration. Primary duties may include website maintenance, developing marketing materials, producing monthly e-newsletter, representing Gravatt at civic and industry events, assisting with camp preparation and registration, and assisting with Gravatt’s annual fundraiser Under the Tent. MDC Intern is also expected to serve as a guest host for the Conference Center on a rotating schedule and complete other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Development and Summer Camp Director (half each)

Time commitment/ Schedule: Sept. 1st, 2013 – May 30th, 2014. Average 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work required.

Applicant must be motivated, organized, polite, trustworthy, able to complete tasks in a timely manner with little or no supervision, and neat in appearance. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite is required. The ideal applicant has a desire to work at summer camp in 2014, but this is not a requirement.

Remuneration: $400 per month + room and board.

To apply for either position, please send cover letter and resume to Intern Program, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, 1006 Camp Gravatt Road, Aiken, SC 29805 or email to development@bishopgravatt.org.

On the envelope or subject line, please indicate the internship for which you are applying.
www.bishopgravatt.org

Friday
Jan182013

Camp & Conference Center Intern - Bishop Claggett Center - Buckeystown, MD - Diocese of Maryland

This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or graduate who loves the outdoors and has an interest in hospitality.  This internship is located in central Maryland near Frederick, with easy access to Baltimore/Washington area. The intern will be living and working at a premier Christian Camp & Conference Center with guests of all ages.  This position provides unique experience for an energetic and creative person who enjoys learning, growing and contributing.

Position description

The intern position at the Bishop Claggett Center is a 12 month developmental position (but can be shorter) with a modest salary, lodging, and meals provided. The intern will report to the Program Director and have a primary assignment.  Interns must be physically fit and capable of participating in a wide variety of sometimes strenuous developmental assignments designed to provide a good overview of Claggett operations.

General Responsibilities

  • Greeting and hosting guest groups as they arrive at the welcome center; checking with group leaders at meals; assisting kitchen staff immediately before and after meals as necessary, and a wide variety of other activities.
  • Program duties may include creating flyers, visiting churches, serving on design teams, marketing, event facilitation for Claggett youth and adult programs, serving as a camp counselor, or facilitating groups on the Claggett course.
  • Office duties may include event registrations, answering of phone, creating documents, maintaining data bases and update email and snail mail address list.  Special assignments in marketing efforts will be assigned.
  • Assist the food service, housekeeping, and maintenance departments when needed and for developmental experience
  • Interns will be trained to facilitate our experiential learning center (high/low ropes)
  • Will be required to work many weekends
  • Serve after hours as on call duty person

Expected Hours

  • Intern is expected to work 40 hours per week except during summer camp when they may serve as a camp counselor.   When hosting or serving as the “on call” duty person, the hours actually worked may be intermittent.  The Program Director will strive to limit hours actually worked to 40 hours .

 Benefits & Salary

  • Holiday pay in accordance with center policy.
  • Meals when prepared or access to food for preparing own meals.
  • Lodging
  • Monthly stipend
  • Health and dental insurance coverage, if required
 

If interested, please forward a resume to Donna Kerner at:  dkerner@bishopclaggett.org, fax to 301-874-0834.  For more info on the Bishop Claggett Center, visit our web site at www.bishopclaggett.org.

 

Tuesday
Jul172012

Farm Internship - Procter Camp and Conf. Center - London, OH - Diocese of Southern Ohio

Procter Farm, a diverse, organically managed (we farm according to organic principles but are not
organically certified), fruit and vegetable farm seeks two interns for the 2013 growing season (April 1-
October 15).
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We would like to share our knowledge and excitement about farming with those who would like to learn,
and recognize that we stand to be greatly enriched and have our horizons broadened by having interns as part of the farm. So, come share in the work, the joys and sorrows of growing healthy food in a way that's good for the earth, good for the consumer, and the grower.
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Learn by hands on experience:
• Planting and harvesting skills
• Understanding of growing cycles for various crops (planting, care, harvest)
• Identification, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Plant identification skills, both useful (food crops) and non useful(weeds).
• Organic weed and pest management and control
• A basic knowledge of various cropping systems
• Direct marketing skills both in our CSA and at farmers' markets
• Use of a greenhouse, row coverings, and other plant support systems
• A new appreciation for healthy food and the hard work required producing it.
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For further information email Rebekah Zimmerer, Farm Manager at procterfarm@diosohio.org
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